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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.76, 17,010.72 and 6,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.76, 17,010.72 and 6,737.60 is: 9,298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.76 : 17,010.72 = 6,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.76/17,010.72 = 6,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.76x = 17,010.72 × 6,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.76x = 114,611,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,611,427.07/12,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.53

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